2020 Belle Glos Pinot Noir Las Alturas Vineyard

Community Tasting Notes (17) Avg Score: 90.9 points

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  4/27/2024 - StevenM Likes this wine: 90 Points

  As some others have said, this is not your typical pinot noir. It is a bit more bold and full bodied. Plenty of fruity acidity and smooth tannins, with a touch of jam. Some smokiness, a complex finish, and dark chocolate notes are more characteristic of a blend, like Chateauneuf du Pape or Bordeaux. Very enjoyable (and I don't drink PN very often). Recommend a good chill, then opening an hour before drinking to allow it to rise to a high 60's temperature -- this gets much bigger and more complex in the second and third hours.

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  4/24/2024 - HalRoberts67 wrote:

  Awesome

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  4/16/2024 - sniperpk Likes this wine: 90 Points

  2023년 3월 시음
  향이 폭발하는 느낌은 없으나 감미로운 초콜렛 향이 났다.
  노즈보단 팔렛에서 더 좋은 느낌을 받았는데, 이걸 보고
  벨벳처럼 부드럽다고 하는건가? 하는 느낌이었다.
  한번 더 먹어보고싶다.

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  3/17/2024 - SawgrassSteve Likes this wine: 92 Points

  I enjoy Belle Glos PNs and the Las Alturas doesn't disappoint. I'm more a fan of the Balade, just for the record. I digress...BG PNs are atypical of most Pinot Noir grapes in my opinion, perhaps that's why I enjoy this vintner. True there are Pinot characteristics like blackberry, currant, cassis, yet there is a certain boldness compared to other Pinot, many of which seem thinner. I'm a cab, amarone, brunello kind of guy, so I'm looking for a bold taste in my 'juice'.
  
  Nice acidity, that green hint that comes from Pinot and a smokiness with a long finish. I would recommend a decant. While it's drinkable on the PNP, it mellows out a bit after an hour. Best served around 65F, ever so slight chill.

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  3/17/2024 - SquidWine Likes this wine:

  Red cherry and blackberry aromas. Hints of rose and spice(nutmeg) with a long finish. Medium high acidity. No sediment in bottle.

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